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Josephine - Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Josephine - Old Town

4.7
4.7
850 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 850 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine - Old Town captivates with "quaint and romantic" charm. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is "beautiful," making it ideal for special occasions. Menu highlights include French classics with a twist, and the extensive gluten-free options impress. A true "local gem," perfect for both casual and celebratory dining experiences.

850 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine's is becoming one of our favorite spots in Old Town Alexandria. Great service. We usually sit at the bar and the bartenders are the best. The restaurant itself is gorgeous with plenty of quiet spots for conversation. Food is great. The menu is small, which means the food will be better quality. We went for Thanksgiving and could get the traditional meal or go with our favorites.

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  2. kristen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is fantastic. The food delicious and service top notch. Elegant but pricey.

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  3. Judy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As long as Josephine is open on Thanksgiving, I will never cook Thanksgiving dinner again. The food was excellent, service delightful, and the ambiance wonderful. We ate in the small dining room downstairs.

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  4. Amy

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome, our server offered excellent recommendations. The venue is gorgeous and I’d love to have special meals here in the future.

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  5. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Frank was outstanding and the Sommelier, provided us excellent recommendations on wine. A MUST!

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  6. Leonardo

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Atmosphere was excellent. Service was excellent.

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  7. Mai

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Almost everything were on point except the salmon confetti, supposed to be thinly sliced smoked salmon instead we got a paste like salmon and it didn't taste smoked at all. I enjoyed the duck and the chocolate cake dessert. Our server Michael was wonderful.

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  8. Michael

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant with great drinks and kind / attentive staff. Escargot, steak frites, and espresso martini are probably the top appetizer / entree / missed drink in our opinion (as semi-regular customers) but everything is reliably good!

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  9. Debra

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has one of the best colonial interiors in Old Town—very cozy in an elegant way. The bar area is a great place for happy hour. The seating area on the left side (not the bar side) was quite chilly, although it was a very cold night. I eventually had to put my coat on. The food was a bit disappointing—somewhat bland, especially the gougere appetizer. (We had Beef bourguignon.) Would like to have seen more options for French red wine by the glass. (Did not view the full wine list.) Service was not up to par—had to ask for several things such as water refills, desert menu. We will try one more time and order something else—the ambience will bring us back for another try.

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  10. Jean

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Drinks and food. The staff was wonderful and amazing. Can’t wait to go back!

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FAQs

Josephine - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 683-1776.

Josephine - Old Town is rated 4.7 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today

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Google Map for Josephine - Old Town

109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
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